Work to begin on WVU Potomac State College Science Hall renovations
For 75 years, Science Hall on the campus of West Virginia University Potomac State College has served as a locus for experimentation and deep learning. Thanks to a combination of public and private support and cooperation across multiple entities, biology and chemistry laboratories will undergo a much-needed comprehensive renovation. The WVU Board of Governors approved the renovation project at their Nov. 7 meeting, greenlighting the modernization of classrooms.
WVU School of Nursing to host PBS documentary screening of “Picture Proof,” highlighting the impact of addiction
The WVU School of Nursing will host a free screening of the PBS documentary “Picture Proof” on Monday, Dec. 1 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Okey Patteson Auditorium at the WVU Health Sciences Center. The documentary examines the intergenerational impact of addiction by chronicling the life of a woman from southern West Virginia who is struggling to live a life of sobriety.
WVU nursing alumna, National Guard member finds purpose in critical care
What began as a desire to help others has grown into a fulfilling nursing career for Julie Arnold, a WVU School of Nursing alumna now serving patients in the cardiovascular intensive care unit at WVU Medicine’s J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital.
Long-time Keyser Campus donor supports ambassador program
Elizabeth “Lib” Dickson, a long-time supporter of the WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus, is once again making an impact for current and prospective nursing students. Dickson’s generous $10,000 gift is supporting scholarships for the Keyser Campus Ambassador Program. The program, established in Fall 2022, provides scholarships to student ambassadors selected to represent the school during recruitment events and campus visits.
Registration now open for Spring 2026 Foundations of Faith Community Nursing course
Registration is now open for the WVU School of Nursing's Foundations of Faith Community Nursing course for Spring 2026. The course, offered entirely online, will begin mid-February and run for eight weeks.
WVU in the News: Five years later: COVID-19 Pandemic's lasting impact on West Virginia health care
Five years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, health care experts in West Virginia are reflecting on the significant challenges they faced and the crucial lessons learned during that period.
LPN to BSN program ranks No. 1 in West Virginia by PracticalNursing.org
The WVU School of Nursing’s LPN to BSN program, located on the Keyser Campus, has been ranked No. 1 for 2026 in West Virginia by PracticalNursing.org for licensed practical nurses to become registered nurses.
20 years later, MUSHROOM continues to give back to the community
Multidisciplinary UnSheltered Homeless Relief Outreach of Morgantown (MUSHROOM) is a student-led organization at West Virginia University that brings together students who are passionate about serving their community. While the organization is rooted in health sciences, its mission extends beyond the textbooks and clinical training. Open to all WVU students, MUSHROOM offers a way to step outside the classroom and into the community, gaining real world experience while giving back to the community they call home.
From Mountaineer Playbook to Emmy winner: WVU School of Nursing’s new multimedia specialist shares his story
What started as a love for storytelling in a small West Virginia town has led to an Emmy Award and a full-time role at West Virginia University. Recent WVU graduate Samuel Nichols has stepped into his new position as a multimedia specialist for the WVU School of Nursing, bringing with him a passion for creating meaningful media and telling impactful stories.
Keyser Campus hosts job fair for senior nursing students
The WVU School of Nursing Keyser Campus recently hosted a job fair for senior nursing students. The event, held Oct. 8 at the Davis Conference Center, welcomed guest speaker Katie Rexrode, a 2023 graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.